Great capture of the butterflies and moth, we get the painted lady over here, it is still a migrant and as yet cannot survive the winters, they usually arrive around May time. The hummingbird moths are also an occasional visiter and cause much excitment when they arrice.

Perfect. Perfect, perfect perfect! And lucky you, having this wonderful plant as a perennial; it's only an annual here, and I have yet to have it self-seed, either. This year, I'm seeding transplants, throwing seeds directly into the garden, and if I FIND transplants, I'll plant those too....thank you for this, and I hope it encourages a lot more gardeners to grow V.b.

Jodi, after your comment I checked and it isn't supposed to be a perennial in zone 5 either. Mine must be in a micro-climate because the original two plants come back every year, (since 2002). If their not the original, then they come back in the exact same spot year after year. It also freely seeds in this area. To be certain I have it again, I'm going to see if I can still get seeds from the plants and winter sow.

Gallery is the right word - what a tribute to a wonderful plant, Robin!

You must have some microclimate - my plants die frequently in our wimpy winter, but there are always new seedlings somewhere - just not always where I think they should be ;-]They'd reseed up in Illinois, too. maybe your your plants are already doing their own version of winter -sowing.

Hi Robin, I love your photos! I was searching for info on Verbenia and found your site. Very helpful! I, too, live in central IN and like to garden and take photos. I was wondering if you'd tell me about your camera -- what kind do you use and if there's a special lens you use to get such great shots. Thanks! Susan

About Me

Welcome to Robin's Nesting Place!
I am Robin! I have been married for 35 years to my best friend. I have two children, a daughter, (who is married and has blessed me with my first precious grandchild) and son who will be getting married in October 2017. I was incredibly blessed to be home with them throughout their childhood and homeschool them.
Now that they are out of the nest, I'm enjoying having a small shop where I sell my photography cards, painted furniture and whatever else strikes my fancy!
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